Author: Amy C. Waninger
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Why Create a Learning Culture? [727 words]
Why Create a Learning Culture? Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In other words, your strategy will go nowhere if your culture doesn’t support it. I would take this a step further and say “culture IS strategy.” Any goal that you intend to reach will fail, unless your culture is aligned to that…
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Why Your Insurance Agency Should Be More Inclusive [1033 words]
Typically, my articles speak generally to professionals in a variety of roles and industries. Today though, I want to address insurance agents directly. Why Insurance Agents? I spent more than a decade working in the insurance industry. Because of this, I appreciate the unique role insurance plays in our society. First, insurance makes all economic…
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Deviled Eggs and the Recipe for Success [317 words]
My grandma’s deviled eggs were legendary. They were always the first thing to go at family gatherings. One time I asked her what she put in them to make them so good. She said “It’s not hard. You just put a little bit of whatever you’ve got in your fridge.” “But, Grandma,” I said, “I…
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Networking Goals: How Much Networking Is Enough? [522 words]
After a conference or corporate training event, I try to follow up with each participant. Have they made progress toward their goals? Are they using what they learned? What questions do they have? How can I help? This week, someone sent me the following response. Their question is one that other people may also wonder…
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Minda Harts Delivers with The Memo [87 words]
My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of The Memo by Minda Harts: The Memo, by Minda Harts, is full of practical career advice for anyone struggling to navigate the unwritten rules of corporate America. What makes The Memo unique is that it centers the experience of black women in the workplace. Harts provides community for women of color…
